School Site & Facilities Manager

Dorset Council; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

LGPS/Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Discounts portal

Job summary

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead facilities management across the school site. You will oversee repairs, coordinate contractors, and ensure security, safety and presentation of buildings and grounds to support daily school life.

The role requires practical maintenance and DIY skills, with responsibility for site unlock/lock and line management of cleaners. The role offers flexible working where possible and a strong commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Broad range of maintenance and DIY skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and coordinate maintenance works.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety of the school site at all times.
• Carry out and oversee general maintenance and repairs.
• Manage contractors and coordinate planned maintenance works.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation of buildings and grounds.
• Support health and safety compliance and safeguarding policies.
• Help develop an attractive, welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Maintenance skills

DIY skills

Health & safety awareness

Contractor management

Site security

Job description

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead facilities management across the school site. You will oversee repairs, coordinate contractors, and ensure security, safety and presentation of buildings and grounds to support daily school life.

The role requires practical maintenance and DIY skills, with responsibility for site unlock/lock and line management of cleaners. The role offers flexible working where possible and a strong commitment to safeguarding and